Transportation

Cape Cod Train Would Spur Development

Opponents of the proposal to bring passenger train service to Cape Cod say the plan could derail years of careful planning and land management.

August 20, 2001 - The Boston Globe

Denver's $4 Billion Transit System

Denver has proposed a $4.35-billion, 10-year plan to expand rail and bus lines. The plan is funded by a 0.4-cent sales tax increase.

August 19, 2001 - The Denver Post

Carfree Times

The September 2001 issue of Carfree Times has been published.

August 18, 2001 - Carfree Times

Rural Roads More Dangerous Than Urban Highways

Government statistics show that more people die on rural roads than on crowded urban highways.

August 17, 2001 - The New York Times

Pressure To Beautify Highway Construction

City leaders recognize that highways have become a focal point of the city. Now pressure is on transit planners to beautify the design of highways and overpasses.

August 15, 2001 - Wall St. Journal

Residents Prefer Buses, Trains Over Road-Widening

Residents in Hilborough County, FL, want more transportation choices including buses, trains, and high-occupancy vehicle lanes rather than road-widening.

August 14, 2001 - The Tampa Tribune

Are Transportation Planners Wrong?

Are transportation planners are wrong when they argue that public mass transit is the best way to help the poor?

August 14, 2001 - Reason Public Policy Institute

Singapore's Rush Hour Solution Catching On In U.S.

Singapore's sophisticated solution to rush hour congestion, called "road pricing," is catching on in the U.S. Opponents say it promotes sprawl.

August 14, 2001 - The New York Times

The Long Commute: A Conscious Choice

Many are willing to suffer a long commute in order to maintain a higher standard of living.

August 13, 2001 - Times Herald-Record

Will They Ever Get Out Of Their Cars?

Rapid transit systems may be able to reduce congestion but will the general public, used to driving for 60 years, ever want to get out of their cars? In the Oakland County and Detroit area, motorists are even reluctant to carpool.

August 13, 2001 - Oakland Press Online

Six Innovative Ideas To Reduce Traffic Congestion

Six cities from around the world present innovative ideas for reducing traffic congestion.

August 13, 2001 - The Washington Post

The 10 Most Congested Areas In The U.S.

Business 2.0 reports on the United States's 10 most congested urban areas and what they're doing to update their bus systems.

August 13, 2001 - Business 2.0

The Future Of Transportation: The Bus

Thanks to new 21st century technology, the old, humble bus may become the fastest route to the office.

August 10, 2001 - Business 2.0

Kansas City Rethinks Future Light-Rail Plans

Should the Northland, Kansas City, MO north of the Missouri River, be left out of light-rail planning?

August 10, 2001 - The Kansas City Star

Transit Planners' Wake-up Call

Massive financial investments in public transit and ride-share programs have not resulted in a change of national commuting habits.

August 10, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Voters Reject Kansas City Light-rail Plan

Will light-rail be on the ballot again in Kansas City?

August 10, 2001 - The Kansas City Star

Oakland Airport Expansion Project

The Oakland International Airport gets a $1.4 billion budget for expansion.

August 9, 2001 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Defining A 'High-speed Rail' For Florida

A nine-member board is given the responsibility to define a high-speed rail system for Florida and advised not to get "hung up" on technology and speed.

August 9, 2001 - The Miami Herald

Commutes Are Getting Longer

Workers' commutes are getting longer and many prefer to drive alone rather than carpool.

August 8, 2001 - The Cincinnati Post

Bicyclists Have Trouble Reaching Bike-friendly Bridge

New York City cyclists wonder why the newly-accessible East River bridges were not made easier to reach by bike.

August 6, 2001 - The New York Times

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